The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-06-18


The theme Of conversation " rs ''thc late
unpleasantnesS," and the subject was
thoroughly aired an d the champions of
each did their best to put the blame on
the other. As to the members of the
Faculty that will be reinstatcd we do
not even offer Il conjecture. but leave the
matter with the Trustees.
This was the lilty-sccond anniversary
exercises ofDelawarc College. The exer-
cises began at 10 O'Clock. The Oratory
was completely filled with students and
visitors. The alumni and many of the
distinguished guests were seated ON the
platform. The music was furnished by
Oglesbys Orchestra. Rev. J T. 'mbergcr
made the opening prayer.
VIM. G. Smith delivered the salniatory
Grafton, taking Labor versus Capital" rs
his subject. The speaker handled the
subject well, and he asserted that there
must be II compromise between labor and
capital, and the two shonld go hand in
hand; that labor had right to strike
but he doubted if it was right.
Harry NJ. Davis delivered an Grafton
on 1.-THE Monarch" We were unable to
hear all the remarks, but ;hc speech
showed that Mr.. Davis had been hard
student, and the subject showed careful
preparation.
Samuel A. buchanan delivered an adj
dress on "'rhe Medical Profession" The
speaker could be heard all over the large
room, and close attention was paid to his
remarks. lie considered that the pro-
fession was one of the highest that man
could engage in, and used that express
sion which lift many to there's
room at the top" when told there was
already too many physicians. Mr.. Buch-
anan's effort was mastery and showed
that the young man had been close
student.
The honorary grafton and valedictory
was delivered by John Il. J Whistler,
subject Theology" The speaker had
a carefully prepared address, and showed
the evidence of Christianity on every
hand. The Grafton showed the work of
a broad thinker and ripe scholar in one
so young
Rev. A. N. Keigwin of Wilmington,
delivered the annual Grafton. Subject
"The Evolution of the Idea of Govern
ment." The address was over an hour
in length and of much interest. 1t was
undoubtedly the most scholarly address
that we ever had the pleasure of listen
ing to.
DELTA rITl ANNIVERSARY.
On Wednesday evening the fifty-second
anniversary of the Delta Phia Literary
Society was celebrated in the Oratory.
As the evening was delightfully."- cool Il
a very large crowd was in attendance. At
or near s o'clock the socicty marched
into the Oratory headed by r. Bayard
lIeisel and the Rev. +. b. Knowles who
opened the exercises with prayer. The
chairman, Mr.. lIeiscl made few re-
marks thanking the people for their at
tendencc and encouragement. lie also
eulogized the society and its members.
lie then introduced William G.. Smith,
who delivered the society address, subject
"The aim of Life" Much good advice
was offered. lie said many started in
life without any aim in view, and found
out such after it was too late. "The
aim of Life involves many points to be
taken in consideration and therefore re-
sumes much study us TO what occupation
TO choose. The speaker handled the
subject in good scholarly way, and the
address showed much thought aud con-
sideration.
The next speaker was the Rev. j. ;.
Willis who gave an instructive entertain
ing and somewhat amusing address on
Manhood" Ills idea Off IMAM" some
what exceeds the times, although there
were many in this world. lie very plain
ly stated his idea of an ideal man but
not an ordinary mortal. Marked atten-
ton was paid to all said, and an Grafton
of applause greeted him ON closing
5. A. Buchanan gave the farewell adj
dress Subject 1--WE think was woman
lie eulogTzcd the weaker sex, and adj
vocated that they should be entitled
greater privileges. The address was en-
tcrtanng, and showed that friend Sam
has the interest of the ladies at heart.
DIR. Purnell made few appropriate re-
marks upon Mr.. Buchanans address; and
then branched upon the formation of
the Delta Phi Society. Horace Greely
Knowles made Il few remarks upon the
prosperity of the society and congratulate
cd its members upon its continuance.
The custom of calling upon members for
impromptu speeches, and several gentle
men responded.
There are six prizes offered now to en-
courage students to greater exertions
the coming scholastic year. Rev. Mr..
Willis offers SO prize for the best collec-
ton of bugs, either gathered by the stu
dents of the College or the public
schools.
THE defamation pr1r was award to
Bayard llcisel and also the japanese
prize of a valuable medal.
p. John S. Boyd captured the $40 prize
for best standing in chemistry. The first
two prizes were award by Secretary Of
State Salisbury and Herman Bessy in APP
propriatc remarks.
Ohildren's Day.
NEWARK CHURCH.
Childrcns day was observed at the